We exist to create places where life flourishes and projects that contribute to a living future for all.
Hi, we’re Bio Studio.
We collaborate to design a built environment where people and nature thrive together. We offer regenerative design leadership, urban ecology and ecological restoration consulting for designers, planners, owners and cities.
Bio Studio is a Woman-Owned California Certified Small Business and DBE located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In the studio now
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California High Speed Rail Central Valley Stations
Design of four transit stations for California High Speed Rail Authority with associated landscape, infrastructure and transit-oriented development in Merced, Fresno, Kings-Tulare and Bakersfield, California.
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Mt. Sutro Woodland Creek Restoration
A community-based plan to restore an urban creek, in collaboration with Sutro Stewards , UCSF, SFRPD, non-profits and neighbors. The Woodland Creek project uses nature-based solutions to reduce flooding, create habitat, adapt to climate change, restore an accessible community asset, and honor the Ramaytush Ohlone - stewards of this land for generations.
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Maui Pāʻia Youth and Cultural Center
Sustainable revitalization of a cherished Maui park and youth center for Pa’ia Youth and Cultural Center targetting climate-positive design and 100% renewable energy. The project includes a 6,500 sf new build, plus restoration of the landscape that features dunes and sacred, native, traditional plants.
Why Bio?
Bio means life. We are in business to help life thrive by design. The “three bios” of regenerative design sum up our focus areas neatly. Bio also refers to a personal story. We want to learn the stories of our clients and collaborators and the land and communities they come from. Ultimately, we want to be part of telling an inspiring new story of what it means to live well together on the earth.
What’s new?
What’s new?
Bio Studio is celebrating our recognition as California’s best urban ecology consultancy! It was a thrill to receive this award in our third year of operations. Thank you, BUILD Magazine!
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Bio Studio’s Kirstin Weeks was named a 2021 Living Future Hero by the International Living Future Institute. Read more here.
Sacramento Valley Station becomes the first municipal project to achieve the net positive Living Community Challenge Vision Plan Certification. Bio Studio’s Kirstin Weeks led the sustainability and Living Community Challenge effort with Arup and the Perkins + Will-led team. Read the press release by Perkins + Will here.
Are green roofs cost-effective? Find out more in this interview with Kirstin Weeks in the Living Architecture Monitor.
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